Meaning ofquicksandin English

Noun

1. wet sand that traps objects; found near water
2. something that pulls one down; overwhelming situation
3. deceptive surface; hides danger (near rivers, coasts)
   The hikers avoided the quicksand near the riverbank.
4. a situation that burdens or overwhelms; metaphorical trap
   Her debt had become a quicksand that was pulling her down financially.